Moss Hart
Biography
Moss Hart was an American playwright and theatre director born on October 24, 1904, in New York, New York. He died on December 1961 at the age of 57. Known for his work in writing, Hart accumulated 29 known credits across his career. In addition to his stage work, he wrote several screenplays for film. His screenwriting credits include Gentleman's Agreement in 1947, Hans Christian Andersen in 1952, and A Star Is Born in 1954. For his work on Gentleman's Agreement, he received an Oscar nomination.
Career overview
Moss Hart was an American playwright and theatre director born in New York, New York on October 24, 1904. He passed away on December 20, 1961 at the age of 57. Throughout his career, Hart was known for his writing, accumulating 29 known credits in the entertainment industry. In addition to his work as a playwright and his theatre directing, which sometimes included staging scripts by other writers for both stage and film, Hart wrote several notable screenplays for motion pictures.
His film writing credits include Gentleman's Agreement in 1947, Hans Christian Andersen in 1952, and A Star Is Born in 1954. For his work on Gentleman's Agreement, he received an Oscar nomination. He also authored a book titled Act One, in which he wrote about his relationship with his Aunt Kate, who had piqued his interest in the theater and frequently took him to performances during his early life before they lost contact.
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Full Filmography
30 titles- Merrily We Roll Along (2025) Theatre Play
- A Star Is Born (2018) Original Film Writer
- I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America (1992)
- You Can't Take it With You (1984) Writer
- Drei gegen Hollywood (1982) Theatre Play
- Přišel na večeři (1981) Theatre Play
- You Can't Take it With You (1979) Theatre Play
- Simple Gifts (1977) Novel
- That Lucky Touch (1975) Idea
- The Man Who Came to Dinner (1972) Theatre Play
- Prince of Players (1955) Writer
- The Great Waltz (1955) Opera
- A Star Is Born (1954) Screenplay
- Lady in the Dark (1954) Theatre Play
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Hans Christian Andersen (1952) Screenplay
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Decision of Christopher Blake (1948) Writer
- Gentleman's Agreement (1947) Screenplay
- Winged Victory (1944) Theatre Play
- Winged Victory (1944) Screenplay
- Lady in the Dark (1944) Theatre Play
- George Washington Slept Here (1942) Theatre Play
- The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) Theatre Play
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) Theatre Play
- Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) Story
- The Masquerader (1933) Dialogue
- Flesh (1932) Dialogue
- Make Me a Star (1932) Writer
- Once in a Lifetime (1932) Theatre Play
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What movies or TV shows is Moss Hart best known for?
Moss Hart is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Star Is Born (2018), A Star Is Born (1954), The Oscars (1953), Hans Christian Andersen (1952).
When and where was Moss Hart born?
Moss Hart was born on October 24, 1904 in New York, New York. They passed away on December 20, 1961.
How many credits does Moss Hart have?
Moss Hart has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 2025.
What is Moss Hart's background in cinema and television?
Moss Hart was an American playwright and theatre director born on October 24, 1904, in New York, New York. He died on December 1961 at the age of 57. Known for his work in writing, Hart accumulated 29 known credits across his career. In addition to his stage work, he wrote several screenplays for film. His screenwritin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 48
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 45
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